Re: [Tcl-tdbc] [TCLCORE] RIP Miguel Sofer

[Colin M. <mc...@gm...>]

I received, from Miguel's wife, the sad news:

"I write to you to tell you that Miguel passed away on Monday June 13 th.
He left this world in absolute peace."

She also said, to you all:

"La cominudad Tcl era para Miguel una querida familia, cada nombre me
resuena con  mucho afecto y nostalgia. Me emociona saber de ustedes y del
dolor que compartimos por su pérdida"

Roughly interpreted:

"Miguel saw the Tcl community as family, every name resounding with a lot
of affection and nostalgia.  I am comforted that you share the pain I feel."

I would suggest, if you wish to offer Miguel's family condolences, you
might address them through his gmail account.  It seems the least intrusive
and most direct means of communication.

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For my part, I have been working with Miguel closely for the last 18
months, and I don't have to tell you what a delightful guy he was, how much
his intelligence and great good humour added to every interaction, be it
work or play.

I was honoured to be able to work alongside him, our employer was fortunate
to have the benefit of his great expertise and skill.

Miguel had been diagnosed some years ago, and fought it to the end against
impossible odds.  I think he believed that he would prevail, which is why
he kept details close and private.  I don't think he saw much value in
burdening others.  I only knew of his daily struggle because we needed to
be able to schedule around treatments etc.  The happiest thought I have is
that he is past suffering.

Every time I use a coroutine, I will remember the great and gentle
intellect who provided them for us, whom I was pleased and privileged to
call 'Che.'

Colin.